In a move aimed at improving both skills and image, higher-ups in the Philippine police forces have directed commanders to review their forces for crisis management capabilities. The Manilla Bulletin reports: Police Regional Office 6 (PRO 6) Director, C/Supt. Samuel D. Pagdilao Jr. during last Tuesday morning’s turnover of command ceremony at the Iloilo Police …

The workplace today is filled with its own set of politics and "workplace dynamics" as it sometimes called. There are power structures within the organization both formal and informal. Often times the informal leader has the strongest voice while the formal leader struggles with the very concept of guiding others or having them "follow them."

Hotels in the U.S. Virgin Islands, a popular tourist destination, were given a scare this week when the eye of Hurricane Earl passed within 65 miles of heavily populated St. Thomas island. While the clear need for crisis management was acknowledged by all, the way individual hotels handled the situation varied widely. TMC News has …

There are two categories of donor cultivation: the education about and the involvement in the programs/activities of the NPO … leading up to the solicitation and obtaining of the first major gift from non-donors; and, the ongoing education, involvement and recognition of prior donors leading up to their next major gift. But, before you can …

Being succinct is a communication skill that many of my coaching clients try to master. In today’s business world it is imperative to be clear and concise. Your message needs to get across with the desired effect in the least amount of time possible. Here are 3 tips: 1. Stick to the facts. Avoid drowning …

I was inspired for this entry to do an audio message on inspiration. May you be inspired as you listen! Click below to listen to message: I is for Inspiration ******************** For more resources, see our Library topic Spirituality in the Workplace. —————— Janae Bower is an inspirational speaker, award-winning author and training consultant. She …

For many years Johnson & Johnson was known for one of the most successful crisis management campaigns in history, the 1982 Tylenol recall. Its superb handling of this difficult incident served to cement its reputation among consumers as a trustworthy brand until recently when a series of clashes with the FDA turned public opinion upside …

Your company is only as powerful as your BRAND. A company’s brand, like an individual’s personality, is unique - and should clearly convey the culture of your organization.

The role of the boards and management changes as the company grows and the management team becomes more diverse, with a wide range of experts who can contribute to strategy in different ways. A company passes through several stages in its life cycle. In the first stage ‘Start-up’ strategy is developed and implemented by the founder …

If you only looked at the headlines of today’s feature in the Wall Street Journal: The Case Against Social Responsibility, you might think that the ire of business ethics professionals would be raised to the level of hysterics. But Professor Aneel Karnani raises a critical point that is at the heart of not only corporate …